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LE51 GAZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests40 (31 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate77.5%

Mileage

87,353 mi
Last recorded87,353 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 GAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

31 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 87,353 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 92,459 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 83,263 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 83,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 87,998 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,536 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 84,825 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 72,073 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 72,056 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,651 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 66,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,066 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 76,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,399 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 72,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 55,972 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,810 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 45,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 38,254 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Fail 6 Apr 2017 18,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 20 Jan 2017 29,576 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 29,576 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 18,361 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 22,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856515 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre punctured (repairable)

Pass 8 May 2015 15,666 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 15,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 14,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2014 14,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 13,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 12,607 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 10,956 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 10,085 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 8,691 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 5,938 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 5,058 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LE51 GAZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.5%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE51 GAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LE51 GAZ registered?

LE51 GAZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is LE51 GAZ safe to buy?

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